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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,041.18, 265,141.66 and 171,863.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,041.18, 265,141.66 and 171,863.37 is: 237,283.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,041.18 : 265,141.66 = 171,863.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,041.18/265,141.66 = 171,863.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,041.18x = 265,141.66 × 171,863.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,041.18x = 45,568,139,214.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,568,139,214.99/192,041.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,283.17

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